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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.28, 29.06 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.28, 29.06 and 17.96 is: 27.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.28 : 29.06 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.28/29.06 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.28x = 29.06 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.28x = 521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.92/19.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.07

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